Author(s): Te Onehou Phillis

Rotorua Books

Maumahara: The memories of Te Onehou Phillis is a step back to an earlier time in the vibrant Māori town of Te Teko. Central to this warm community are the marae – places of celebration, debate, laughter and mourning – where reward comes through hard work and shared endeavour. Te Ohehou leads us through her long and full life, from happy childhood years, schools attended and friendships made, to when her father’s firm guidance brings her back home to work for her people. Her words speak volume about the fine people who raised her, about many that that were always busy and about tonges laden with common sense and the wisdom of generations.